Regenera Leadership Team

Leadership Built on
Real-World Execution

Experienced operators across agriculture, program development, and large-scale project execution. Every initiative is grounded in real-world execution, not theory.

Combined leadership experience across agricultural programs, partnerships, research initiatives, and community development — representing the collective career history of the Regenera team.

Regenera Leadership Team

The People Behind the Mission

Meet the leaders driving agricultural innovation and community impact across America.

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Featured

Brian Hess

Founder & Strategic Lead

Strategic operator focused on company strategy, producer and land relationships, agricultural intelligence architecture, commercial development, and execution. Leads Regenera's partnership strategy and system design — bridging concept and real-world implementation.

Agricultural Ops Grant Systems Regulatory Partnership Strategy
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Operations

Brent Jex

Operations & Strategic Development

Extensive experience in operations leadership and execution strategy. Oversees operational structure, execution planning, and large-scale project coordination at Regenera.

Operations Mgmt Strategic Planning Crisis Mgmt Budget Oversight
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Operations

Gordon Potter

Agricultural & Program Development Advisor

Specializes in agricultural systems integration and program development, with experience supporting diverse agricultural initiatives. Aligns agricultural operations with structured programs.

Agricultural Systems Program Development Project Coordination Partner Alignment
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Leadership

Nikki Pino

Veterans Advocacy Specialist

Focuses on program coordination, stakeholder alignment, and community integration. Bridges agricultural initiatives with broader support systems, ensuring long-term engagement and operational continuity.

Veterans Advocacy Program Coordination Community Outreach Partnership Support
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Exec Admin

Laís Hess

Executive Administrator

Plays a central role in Regenera's operational execution, supporting leadership across administrative systems, coordination, and day-to-day performance. Oversees administrative functions that support hiring, team coordination, and operational consistency.

Executive Admin Ops Coordination Org Management Workflow Systems
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Advisory

Steven Denelsbeck

Corporate Strategy Advisor

Global business leader known for converting relationships into enduring mission partnerships. Specializes in architecting data-informed growth strategies that align customer demand signals with enterprise capabilities.

Enterprise Strategy Corporate Strategy Data-Driven Growth Strategic Partnerships
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Legal

Russell Skousen

Corporate Counsel

Russell Skousen serves as Corporate Counsel for Regenera, providing legal guidance as the company develops its operations, partnerships, programs, and long-term strategy. He supports corporate governance, contract review, compliance, risk management, and other legal matters that help protect Regenera and strengthen its foundation for responsible growth.

Corporate Governance Legal Strategy Contracts & Compliance Risk Management Strategic Advisory
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Relationships

Marco Monteblanco

Client Relationship Executive

With a background in organizational leadership, public service, nonprofit management, and strategic consulting, Marco builds trusted producer, commercial, and strategic relationships — supporting client engagement and partnership development.

Organizational Leadership Strategic Planning Ag Partnerships Stakeholder Engagement Resource Stewardship Long-Term Resilience
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Operations

Maria Catherine Rose Hernandez

Operations & Strategic Support

Maria supports Regenera's operations, communications, project coordination, and organizational systems. Her focus is helping transform strategic initiatives into structured execution while supporting the partnerships and processes that drive long-term growth.

Strategic Operations Project Coordination Partner Comms Process Development Marketing Support Org Systems
Leadership Philosophy

How We Lead

Our approach is grounded in five core principles that guide every decision we make and every action we take.

Boots-On-The-Ground Execution

Leaders in the field, on-site, and hands-on with every project.

Science-Based Decisions

Data-driven approaches validated by rigorous research.

Long-Term Sustainability

Building systems that regenerate for generations to come.

Community Impact

Measurable outcomes that strengthen local communities.

Public-Private Collaboration

Bridging government, industry, and academia for greater impact.

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